John Huston

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Full NameJohn Marcellus Huston

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Biography

Blessed with a royal lineage from both England and Portugal and the son of a celebrated actor, John Marcellus Huston was a Hollywood titan of exceptional proportions. Born on August 5, 1906 in Nevada, Missouri, this eccentric rebel had a career that spanned five decades, during which he earned ten Academy Award nominations. At the age of three, John began performing on stage with his vaudevillian father, Walter Huston, and following his parents' divorce at seven, he would travel with either parent. His mother, Rhea Gore, was a journalist who traveled around the country looking for stories. Such a remarkable background is perhaps why his life's work was so remarkable, culminating in his reign as director, screenwriter and character actor.

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Awards
4

Oscar1949
The Treasure of the Sierra MadreBest Director
Golden Globe1986
Prizzi's HonorBest Director - Motion Picture
Golden Globe1964
The CardinalBest Supporting Actor

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Family Tree

The Huston Family have a long and illustrious lineage, having produced multiple icons of the silver screen and stage. Led by revered patriarch Walter Huston, a ten-time Oscar-nominated actor and the winner of a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award, the family has produced a storied collection of actors, directors, writers, and even a child prodigy violinist. Jack Alexander Huston, a British actor, is best known for appearing as Richard Harrow in the HBO television drama series Boardwalk Empire, and for his roles in the 2013 film American Hustle, the 2016 historical drama Ben-Hur and the fourth season of the FX anthology series Fargo (2020). Matthew Huston, Jack's brother, is a director and writer known for his films First Kiss (2009), Cantos (2006) and Look Up and Wave Your Glove (2005). Sharmagne Leland-St. John is Jack's sister, an actress and production designer known for her work on Dick Tracy (1990), Carlito's Way (1993) and Tequila Sunrise (1988). Jack's cousin, Daisy Alexandra Sylbert-Torres, is an actress and costume designer known for Dreamgirls (2006), Me Time (2022) and Super Capers: The Origins of Ed and the Missing Bullion (2008). Paul Sylbert, Jack's great-grandfather, was a production designer and director known for Heaven Can Wait (1978), Conspiracy Theory (1997) and Blow Out (1981). Rose Martin, Jack's great-great-grandfather, was a child prodigy violinist who performed for the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) at the age of five. Tony Huston, Jack's uncle, is an actor and writer known for The Dead (1987), A Bullet for Pretty Boy (1970) and Outlaw Riders (1971). Jack's aunt, Anjelica Huston, is an Oscar-winning actress, director and writer known for her roles in films like Martin Scorsese's The Aviator, Alfonso Cuaron's Children of Men and Alejandro Inarritu's 21 Grams. Danny Huston, Jack's uncle, is an award-winning actor, writer and director, best known for his roles in films like Martin Scorsese's The Aviator, Alfonso Cuaron's Children of Men and Alejandro Inarritu's 21 Grams. The remarkable and magnificent Huston family has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, earning countless accolades and awards while inspiring future generations of creatives.